Clean India campaign | Open Defecation Free (ODF) India - Construction of Toilets - Solid Waste Management - Features and components of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Clean India campaign: The Clean India Campaign, also known as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, is a nationwide cleanliness drive launched by the Indian government. It was officially inaugurated on October 2, 2014, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary. The campaign aims to achieve the vision of a "Clean India" by addressing issues related to sanitation and cleanliness. Key features and components of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan include: 1. Open Defecation Free (ODF) India: One of the primary goals of the campaign is to make India open defecation free. This involves the construction of millions of toilets in rural and urban areas to promote safe and hygienic sanitation practices. 2. Construction of Toilets: The campaign focuses on building individual and community toilets to ensure access to sanitation facilities for every household. The construction of toilets is a crucial step in eliminating the practice of open defecation. 3. Be...